Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah
Last inspected:
1004 E 16 St, Hialeah, FL 33010Los Mejores Tamales de Miami in Hialeah has accumulated 339 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity. The location previously operated as Loy Jose Cafe and has faced a persistent fire safety hazard: improper hood suppression for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors, cited in 2015 and flagged again during inspections. The restaurant has incurred 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,600 in fines, with its top recurring violations involving ventilation, utensil sanitation, and food contact surfaces.
Most recent closure: March 16, 2017 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
9.7
violations / inspection
9.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah: Emergency Closure History (2)
Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021011579 | $200.00 | Nov 30, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2017013428 | $400.00 | Mar 16, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015001638 | $800.00 | Jan 8, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2014046319 | $1,200.00 | Oct 6, 2014 | Orlando |
Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Back of the restaurant. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections59 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah last inspected?
- Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah last shut down?
- Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah was last shut down on March 16, 2017 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah had?
- Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah find?
- Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah was most recently inspected on February 13, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- Yes, Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah been fined?
- Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah has been fined a total of $2,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Los Mejores Tamales De Miami in Hialeah operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Loy Jose Cafe (2015).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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